The PSR-E423 offers several innovative features. The basic features for learning to play -- like the Yamaha Portable Grand and Yamaha Education Suite -- and features for when it's time to perform, like synthesizer Control Knobs for real-time control of filter, effects, sound envelope and Style tempo. The Arpeggiator provides an expanded 150 different patterns and 40 arpeggio Voices. These easy-to-use professional features, along with its new black body, set this keyboard apart from others in its class.

Features

Control Knobs, Arpeggiator and Pitch Bend

Most of the features of the PSR-E423 have been enhanced over its predecessor. Two control knobs provide real-time control for filtering the main melody tone, and changing the tempo of the arpeggio just like an analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel bri...

Features

Control Knobs, Arpeggiator and Pitch Bend

Most of the features of the PSR-E423 have been enhanced over its predecessor. Two control knobs provide real-time control for filtering the main melody tone, and changing the tempo of the arpeggio just like an analog synthesizer. The Pitch Bend wheel brings Voices like the Sax and Trumpet to life.

Improved Arpeggio Function

Tap into instant inspiration with the Arpeggio function which has been improved for smoother playability. New hold mode and allocated key-range will free your hands for playing with both hands. It provides an expanded150 patterns that automatically generate even more useful phrases that change depending on the notes and chords you play.

A Variety of New Dynamic Voices

Dynamic Voices usually found on high-end workstations, are now on the new PSR-E423. There are two different waveforms that change depending on how hard you play the keyboard, this allows more expression on Voices such as overdriven or nylon guitar. High quality Voices, from acoustic instruments to electric sounds, have been expanded to 700 varieties. All of these high-quality Voices sound better through 2-way speakers.

Wider World Content and 174 Varieties of Styles with Auto-backing Mode

Auto-backing Mode Arabic, Indian and Chinese content has been added to Styles, Rhythm and Voices. With our high-quality Styles and Voices, you'll sound like you have a professional backing band behind you.

Extended Flash Memory, Connectivity to PC via USB

4 times more flash memory has been added to the PSR-E423 so you can play along with your favorites transferred from a PC.

Technology

Audio & Video

Online Services

The quality, sound and playability of Yamaha instruments can take your music to new heights. With Yamaha’s Online Services, you’ll go even further. The power of the internet opens up a whole world of new possibilities for Yamaha’s instruments, and your music making. Whether you want to learn to play your favorite songs, explore new ways to enhance your performances, or simply listen to beautiful music on your instrument, you’ll find a way to do it with Yamaha’s Online Services.

MIDI Songs

Discover new ways to play with Yamaha song downloads!MIDI songs are infinitely flexible, infinitely fun, and a very powerful musical tool. Plus with Yamaha song files, designed specifically for use on Yamaha keyboards, you can take the possibilities farther than ever before.

I have really enjoyed noodling (I wouldn't call myself a pianist yet) with this instrument. I love the Live Control and Arpeggio. It has a ton of other sounds, great pads and sound effects but I mainly just like the Piano. I wish it had Midi ports, but for the price it's a very nice piece.

The great thing about this keyboard is the sound quality, like the Sweet!, Cool!, and Dynamic voices are very realistic. But it doesn't have the Live! Grand Piano, it's just the normal sound of a grand piano. However, this keyboard is so great to perform on stage.

This is my third keyboard. I purchased another brand two years ago. I am still trying to learn all its functions. The PRS E 423 has more functions and it took less than an hour to be able to use all of its functions. I use it strictly for writing music, and to me it is an amazing product, that has made my writing much easier. I would highly recommend it to a beginner as well as a pro. The simple straight forward record function makes it easy to lay down bass lines and cord progressions. There are some venues I would use it in a live performance. My main use is songwriting and arranging before going to the studio. Any product, no matter how good is only as good as the customer service behind it. My only contact with Yamaha has been to discuss a copyright issue. I have had no issues with the keyboard. The customer service was way beyond what I had expected. This was my first Yamaha product and will be the first of many. Great product, great value and great customer service. That's not to mention the add on options Yamaha offers. If you are a beginner, it offers lessons. You can't find a better product for the money. One of my other keyboards takes 30 minuets to program before I can lay down my drum, and base line tracks. The PRS E 423 takes less than 5 minuets. You try it, you will like it.

The E 423 is a good beginner piano if you want to compose your own musicIt is also great on the professional level especially using it as a midi controller there is no latency issues. I love this keyboard it is also battery operated and has a adapter for 12 volt power source. It takes six double a batteries and last a long time.